The DESIblitz Film Fusion Festival 2022 is the first of its kind film festival to take place in Birmingham, UK. Commencing on the bank holiday weekend celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, from Friday, June 3 to June 12, 2022.
Curated by the multi-award-winning web publication, DESIblitz.com, using its vast experience in film and entertainment, this unique film festival focuses on elevating and promoting Punjabi, Pakistani and Sports films and UK & World productions that include notable movies made by a Kashmiri filmmaker.
By increasing awareness and knowledge of independent films related to specific Desi storylines that need their narratives unveiled and told to new and existing audiences, the festival in its inaugural year, showcases the originality and uniqueness of each film selected for the 2022 festival. It's an exciting and open platform for introducing new, existing and upcoming filmmakers to present their creativity and amazing work.
The festival celebrates short films with two special nights - Punjabi Shorts Night and Pakistani & Sports Shorts Night which will screen some remarkable films, followed by panel discussions with talent.
This 2022 lineup spotlights the work of many incredible filmmakers, including:
The festival taking place at ODEON Luxe Birmingham Broadway Plaza and MAC Birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre is supported by Film Hub Midlands, BFI, BFI Film Audience Network (FAN) and The National Lottery. Sponsors for the festival include Dishoom (Birmingham), Park Regis Hotel, Indus Restaurant, Internalmusic for PR and Delicious PR.
For more information including the full cinema programme (timings and venues) as well as talent attending, please visit:
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